Baffled......

My mind is boggled by all this CPSIA talk about childrens toys/clothes and ESPECIALLY the effect will it have on retailers, re-sellers and small business like mine. I'm trying to make sense of it all...........I've been sad, frustrated, upset and have put several projects on hold because I might not be able to even sell them legally come February!!!

I've been gathering bits and pieces here and there but I feel like it's all a jumbled mess. Talk about how you can't hand down clothes to a neighbor, or create something handmade and give it as a gift. It just doesn't make sense???? And then for small businesses the testing to have done on our products to make them legal to sell is CRAZY!!!! hundreds to thousands of dollars for one product.

I'm not trying to be "Debbie Downer" here - just informed and to let you know that what I will be creating in the future may not include products for you sweet, stylish little ones. Still researching though and trying to be informed without being overwhelmed ;) It's tricky. LOL

I know businesses like Etsy, Ebay and your local thrift stores may be hugely affected as well. We'll see. anyone make any sense of this? Let me HEAR IT!

until then.......hold tight to your boutique outfits and products.

Read More

Handmade for baby.....

I received a few gifts over the weekend that are a MUST share! and what makes them even sweeter is they are handmade! lots of love and talent went into these. We love creative and crafty women here on the Brassy Apple Blog! :)


Ok so on with the gushing. Could this "Friendly Sock Monster" be any cuter? And what a handy idea! You feed the dirty socks into his mouth, toss in the washer and you never lose sock mates! Genius! He was made and purchased from 52 Freckles on etsy.


I also received a binki holder made by 52 freckles as well. Just clip onto your diaper bag and the endless searching for the binki in the bag is over! It's always clean and easy to find!


And as if I couldn't get any cuter with diaper bag stuff, my sister dropped off a diaper clutch! love IT!


It's reversible and has ME written all over it. A travel case of wipes and a couple of diapers fit inside. When it's changing time and you're away from home, just grab the clutch instead of lugging the entire diaper bag. Thanks sis!


And lastly, ...................are you still with me? LOL!..........I recieved a handle baby from my cousin.

The story of how she came up the idea and started her company is great! Be sure to check that out! You may laugh, gasp, or completely relate!!!!



So why am I sharing all these great gifts? Because they are just that.................GREAT gifts! If you have a little one on the way or know of someone who does, keep these products in mind. They are sure to be hit when given as a gift or shown off to your friends!



and to end the post let me just share a picture of my little snuggly guy. You don't mind do ya?

Read More